Netflix Unveils ‘Squid Game: Unleashed’ and ‘Monument Valley 3’ at gamescom 2024

Netflix Unveils 'Squid Game: Unleashed' and 'Monument Valley 3' at gamescom 2024

Catalog of Must-Play Games Continues to Grow

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August 20, 2024 — From gamescom’s Opening Night Live in Cologne, Germany, fans on the ground and tuning in globally got the first look at Squid Game: Unleashed and Monument Valley 3, both of which are coming exclusively to Netflix later this year. In the meantime, Monument Valley and Monument Valley 2 are coming soon, making Netflix the only place to play the entire Monument Valley collection. We also have the details on several other must-play games out now and coming soon to Netflix. Like all Netflix Games, these are included with all Netflix memberships without ads or in-app purchases.

Squid Game: Unleashed is the ultimate game for fans of the history-making, Emmy award-winning series. Developed by Boss Fight, a Netflix Game Studio, Squid Game: Unleashed is a 32-player party royale showdown featuring challenges fans will recognize from the hit series (and some new ones). Team up with friends, face off against enemies, and race through deadly obstacles to prove your skills and claim ultimate glory. Dominate the competition and unlock rewards through daily missions and themed events inspired by the Squid Game universe. Follow @squidunleashed on Twitter/X to stay updated.

Netflix recently announced Squid Game Season 2 will debut on December 26, 2024, with the third and final season coming in 2025. In addition, the global phenomenon continues to delight fans with new ways to engage in the thrilling universe including Squid Game: The Experience, and the BAFTA-winning and Emmy-nominated reality series Squid Game: The Challenge, which is currently in production on Season 2.

Making games based on hit series and films is one of the most exciting opportunities we have at Netflix,” said Bill Jackson, Head of Creative at Boss Fight, a Netflix Game Studio. “We’re thrilled to offer fans a new way to experience the Squid Game universe — one that combines the show’s pulse-pounding action with the immersive thrill of gameplay.”

The award-winning franchise Monument Valley is back for the first time in nearly a decade with another thrilling voyage into an enchanted puzzle world in Monument Valley 3, arriving December 10. In the biggest Monument Valley story yet, set sail in the beautiful universe that captured the imagination of millions and set a new standard for artistic and innovative mobile gaming.

“Monument Valley is a title that has pushed boundaries of what is possible in games, from the power of minimalist design, to the simplicity of play and the emotion of interactive storytelling,” said Jennifer Estaris, Game Director of Monument Valley 3. “Our goal is to bring our biggest Monument Valley yet to as many people as possible, which is why we partnered with Netflix to deliver the game to hundreds of millions of players around the world as part of their memberships.”

More about these games will be revealed at Geeked Week, which returns the week of September 16.

And there’s more…

Out Now:

Diner Out

Merge matching kitchen ingredients to cook delicious dishes and keep hungry customers happy in this cozy game. Turn your café into the talk of the town! Bring your family business back to its glory days in this cozy, comforting merge puzzle game. Cook up a winning menu for old friends and new customers as Emmy, a young chef who’s come home from the bustling city to revive her grandpa’s small-town diner. Relax with simple, satisfying matching gameplay that you can easily pick up in the time it takes to make a perfect pancake.

Ludo King: Netflix

Roll dice for the right numbers and race your friends to the finish line in this mobile, online version of Ludo, a classic board game that blends luck and strategy. Ludo is based on the ancient Indian game Pachisi, which has entertained players of all ages for centuries. Today, it’s a perfect casual board game to enjoy with friends and family. With Ludo King, you can play online with friends, start a party with pass-and-play multiplayer mode, practice against the computer during your daily commute or enter epic online multiplayer tournaments.

Coming Soon:

Snake.io (coming August 27)

It’s a snake-eat-snake world: Slither around the screen to collect energy, grow bigger and devour your competition in this fast-paced arcade game. You’ll start out as a small snake in each round. Eat energy pellets to expand your size, and surround or cut in front of other snakes to explode them into (edible) segments. But watch out — because they’ll be trying to do the same to you. In this reptilian battle royale, how long can you stay in one piece?

Battleship (coming September 10)

Sink or be sunk! Deploy smart tactics and a powerful arsenal to bring down your opponent’s hidden fleet in this classic guessing game. Make every guess count in this timeless, turn-based strategy game of nautical cat and mouse. Arrange your ships on the grid and engage in thrilling naval battles with players around the globe to see who can locate and sink the other’s fleet first. A lineup of special weapons adds new tactical depth, while customizable ship skins, player avatars and more let you take command of your game. Full speed ahead — your legend awaits!

Monument Valley 1 (September 19)

Puzzle your way through a beautiful world of intricate structures built with impossible geometry. Guide a tiny, silent princess on a mysterious journey. Princess Ida is on a quest through a maze of monuments. This Netflix edition includes every chapter of the beloved and award-winning puzzle adventure game plus two expansions, “Forgotten Shores” and “Ida’s Dream.” Uncover all the mysteries of Monument Valley as you explore this surreal world.

Rollercoaster Tycoon Touch (coming October 8)

Become the architect of your own amusement park in this adaptation of the classic PC game. Players will design roller coasters, build rides, and play minigames all while balancing the needs of park patrons. Collect new rides with a unique card-based progression system to make more money, expand your park, and become a true roller coaster tycoon!

Monument Valley 2 (October 29)

Return to the stunning world of Monument Valley in this standalone sequel. Manipulate impossible architecture, discover hidden paths, and solve mind-bending puzzles as you guide protagonist Ro and her daughter through a journey that explores themes of motherhood and growth.

Netflix Games offers something for everyone, just like the series and film selection. More than 100 games are now available, included with all memberships without ads, in-app purchases or extra fees. Many are based on Netflix’s hit series and films, like Emily in Paris, Too Hot to Handle, Virgin River, and the upcoming Chicken Run: Eggstraction and Squid Game: Unleashed. Members can also find hit games from elsewhere at no extra cost with Netflix, like The Grand Theft Auto Trilogy, Storyteller, Hades, and the upcoming Tales of the Shire and Monument Valley 3.

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